Bid Manager

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Barnsley is seeking a Bid Manager to lead and coordinate bid activities on multidisciplinary projects in transport infrastructure. The ideal candidate has proven experience in bid management, preferably in civil engineering, and strong communication and writing skills. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids and support larger, strategic tenders while contributing to business growth.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary negotiable

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering infrastructure sectors.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.
• Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify new opportunities.
• Write and edit technical and narrative content for bids.

Skills

Bid management experience

Technical understanding

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Writing and editing skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree)

Job description

Bid Manager

Construction & Engineering

Location : Barnsley

Sectors : Transport infrastructure; rail; aviation; highways; environment; canals and rivers; power and energy

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• A safe place to work
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

About Us

AmcoGiffen delivers maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, station works, lineside civils and utility installations. Our clients include Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies and environmental organisations.

Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. Our project portfolio includes :

• 🔹 Highways & Roads
• 🔹 Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges
• 🔹 Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
• 🔹 Flood Alleviation & Repairs
• 🔹 Earthworks & Embankments
• 🔹 Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms

The Opportunity

As a Bid Manager, you’ll be instrumental in leading and coordinating bid activities across the East & West business regions on multi disciplinary projects in Transport infrastructure including but not limited to rail, aviation, highways, environment agency, canals and rivers, power and energy. You’ll work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling, high-quality submissions that reflect our capabilities and align with client expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own bids while supporting larger, strategic tenders alongside senior colleagues. You’ll report to the Regional Senior Pre-Contracts Manager and contribute directly to our work-winning strategy and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bid submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission
• Collaborate with Regional Directors and Pre-Contracts teams to identify and pursue new opportunitiesCoordinate and compile prequalification documents and tender responses
• Facilitate input from technical authors, estimators, planners, and delivery teams
• Write and edit technical and narrative content to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact
• Chair tender progress meetings and ensure deadlines are met
• Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement in our bid approach
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
• Support the development and implementation of work-winning processes and tools

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. You’ll ideally have :

• Proven experience in a bid management role within the rail or civil engineering infrastructure sectors
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across teams
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
• A good understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree)
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure